Readers turn the pages based on their interest in the characters or the excitement caused by the dramatic action or both. The …
Finding the Story
All memoirists incorporate true events in their stories. Often, writers of fiction do the same thing. Using true events can lead …
Getting Closer to the Character
People read stories and go to the movies 70% for the character. We love to peek into other people's lives, even if the other …
Giving a Story Depth
Most writers have a preference for one plot line over another. Some are Character-driven writers. Others are Action-driven …